The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutR-02-0383J-02-494 4/11/02 RESOLUTION NO. 0,2 -"- .`8-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE SECOND ANNUAL LANGUAGE FAIR, ORGANIZED BY BALERE, INC. ("ORGANIZER"), SCHEDULED FOR MAY 18, 2002, AT ARMBRISTER PARK; AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ALL FEES PERMISSIBLE BY LAW AND THE PROVISION OF IN-KIND SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE, FIRE -RESCUE, SOLID WASTE AND PARKS AND RECREATION; CONDITIONING SAID AUTHORIZATIONS UPON THE ORGANIZER: (1) OBTAINING ALL PERMITS REQUIRED BY LAW; (2) PAYING FOR ALL OTHER NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES AND APPLICABLE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAIR; (3) OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND (4) COMPLYING WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND ALLOCATING FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,074.10, FROM THE SPECIAL EVENT FUND FOR SAID PURPOSE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The waiver of all fees permissible by law and the provision of in-kind services by the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, Solid Waste and Parks and Recreation are authorized for the Second Annual Language Fair, organized by Balere, Inc., scheduled for May 18, 2002, at Armbrister Park, with funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,074.10, allocated from the Special Events Fund for said purpose. CITY COMMISOM M'EFTIM K Arr 1 n 2002 Resolution NO. i 183 Section 2. The herein authorizations are conditioned upon the Organizer: (1) obtaining all permits required by law; (2) paying for all other necessary costs of City services and applicable fees associated with the Fair; (3) obtaining insurance, to protect the City in the amount as prescribed by the City Manager; and (4) complying with all conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the City Manager. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of April , 2002. ATTEST: & a4,�� PRISCILLA A.O4PSON, 4ITY CLERK APPROVED &f"T2/FORM JkffD CORRECTNESS: VILARELLO .NEY 373:elf:BSS 1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 2 02— 383 q,d"/08/2022 17:07 5612583919 t� r 0 dip BALERE INC -"-- a nc Office- the City Mananger 444 nd Aveh e Miam lorida 33 L31 !. Febru 8, 20012 i Dear Me Manag r, This I is to uest a personal appearance at the next commissioners meeting. We are I non rdfit organization that promotes and encourages the teaching and learn of gn cultures and languages. We are hosting our second annual Lang le Fair Or May 18P, 2002 at Armbristier Park and will be making a plea for a fee waivi A is a hislory of our organization. _ i' Than you In dvance, Roc alik Ex Direich r , I, 0'2-- 383 wvivi.bale 1983 02/08/2022 17:07 5612583919 (3 BALERE INC a non-profit organization IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan, 31, 2002 "Do .You See What I Hear?" PAGE 03 ; on Visually Impaired, the Deaf, anq Hard of Hearing. Free sign -language vision and hearing screenings. A great teaming opportunity! ays and Thursdays @ 7pm from Feb 21 to March 281h,2002. .rs in Dadeland/Pinecrest Borders in Kendall Feb 21 and all Mondays Thursdays from Feb 28 to March 28 South Dixie Highway 8811 SW 107'hAve 665-8800 (305)271-7457 Remsen and Vicky Ochoa of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind will speak on e, letter cards, mobility for the blind, and arts and crafts. Free eye rnings by Vision Works on Mondays. Free hearing screening by Miami. Hearing Speech Center on Feb 25. Hearing Impaired lectures presented by Deaf ces Bureau. ASL classes by certified instructor, 20 year signing veteran and nor rated in SCPI, Janice Parounagian from Southwest Miami Senior High. /thing is FREE. 5)232-9797 . balere.org/events. htm ib Diop — Program Coordinator oo®halem-nm IGHTH®USE : • �^rww.b�lere.Gry P.O. Box 570075 MIAMI, FL 33257 (P) 305.232.9797 (F) 801.749.-1�Ib3 02/08/2022 17: 07 years of age, the fq seemed to have at , give other children i been determined tri tools for tomorrow:, mission is to We were geared Language Friends increased languao speech emerges n4 very natural. I: 5612583919 BALERE INC PAGE 04 ; esto fished in 1999 out of a necessity for early foreign language education. At six pr's sori expressed the desire to learn five languages in order to become a pilot He that people like to be spoken to in their own language. was formed to nity to team about other languages and cultures. Since then, bed ere has gess . needs and ensure that children have the chance to acquire the necessary gift a second language. J5*Jere is Pulaar for "the presence of all colours". Our 1cou , and facilitate the teaching and teaming of foreign cultures and languages. lyth , as However, we blatincrei for foreign posneed developed a BuPakTM i date, the progr been teaching emplonglish to its repertoiremost C Since its inception, wrem offered competiti in Eng lingual entertain t and competitions so their s consulates in Mi and 10 International Day ; the Ch i. preparation for it early and provides a f for lary i. i. i i i �he needs of children and those studying for personal enrichment. Our Foreign �s created to assist children and parents in teaming a second language. With i the tutors, concentrating on communication instead of words. The children's if it were their native language. Services were offered in the home, making It tingly confronted with business people, professionals, and technicians headed g language skills for their new assignments. To meet this need, 15oJ .re at catered to corporations with a 20 hour package for up to 10 employees. To uccessfui, with clients from International computer companies in Latin America nd Portuguese as well. In 2000, 15A0ere added translating and interpreting the working coming from the Broward County Court House. L focus has been children. In May of 2001, we hosted a Language Fair, which sh, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The all day event showcased multi- xritural crafts. Over 150 teachers volunteered their time to judge the udent could participate in the Fair. It was well represented by the various al international vendors. The fair is now an annual event celebrating the d. Students and teachers in Miami -Dade County Public Schools begin their in the school year. It serves as a means to share their progress with others uaae enthusiasts. 02-- 383 02/08/2022 17:07 in September of 2 - be be explored_ The as well. Thus fat i certificates of co interactive demon January of 2002, immersion in Fre operate year rot children learn na Our intent is to of, South Florida betw end of their time their public school 1 5612583919 BALERE INC PAGE 05 15.►1e t pan ottenng cultural won��. MAJI LUMUMD �1.,.,..,. ,,.,. ,.... .,.. eek w are free to the community and boazit full immersion language lessons e Ra farian culture, Germany, and Japan have been "on display". Bilingual m are given to the students and each workshop culminated in a concert of n. Stidents have learned the art of German Folk -dancing and Karate. :rered its doors to Saturday School. This program is for toddlers 2 to 5 with full nd Spa ish. The school is located in the low-income area of Coconut Grove and will We a ploy the Total Physical Response method for teaching language, where the by u erstanding first, then speaking, and eventually the written form. a Lith Language Academy in September 2002. Serving disadvantaged children in the a of 2 1/z to 5, the aim is to have them fluent in Spanish, for starters, by the US. is will enable them to be enrolled in native Spanish classes for the duration of cation, fallowing the language to remain with them for life. Winners from W4)uage Fair 2001 :lil I 02— 383 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members ol the City Commission enez FROM: City Manag RECOMMENDATION DATE: APR 2a32 FILE: Personal Appearance SUBJECT:Rocka Malik REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended the City Commission approve the Balere Language Fair's request for waiver of city in the amount of $3,074.10. BACKGROUND: Ms. Rocka Malik, Executive Director of Balere Inc., has requested a personal appearance before the City Commission on April 12, 2002. Balere, Inc is a non-profit organization that promotes and encourages the teaching and learning of foreign cultures and languages. They will be having a Language fair in Ambrister Park. Ms. Malik will request financial support or. in-kind services and waiver of permits and administrative fees for the event to be held on May 18th, 2002. ),lam ,v 2 oil CAG R/CA/Irb 02- 383 BALARE LANGUAGE FAIR SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2002 ESTIMATED COST OF CITY SERVICES AND FEES Police Department (Security) (Permit) (Admin. Fees) Fire/Rescue (Insp.-Fire & Rescue) (Permit) (Admin. Fees) Solid Waste (Labor/Clean Up) (Equipment Rental) (Disposal Cost) Parks & Recreation (Labor) (Equipment Rental) (Permit / Fee) CITY WAIVABLE OTHER SERVICES FEES FEES $ 460.00* $ 0.00 $ 84.00 $ 947.00 TOTAL $1,491.00 GRAND TOTAL: * Based on Off-duty Rate **Police based on time and half: $660.00 $ 60.00 $ 55.00 $ 0.00 $ 99.00 $1,310.00 $1,524.00 $59.10 $59.10 SALES TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS BUDGET. IF THE SPONSOR PUTTING ON THE EVENT IS A "FOR-PROFIT" ORGANIZATION, SALES TAX WILL HAVE TO BE INCLUDED. Prepared by Lina R. Blanco on 3/20/02 02- 383